Couple battling cancer both die on same day
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Steve and Wendy Hawkins of South Dakota passed away in a local hospital.
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
'Dry January' brings benefits but beware a 'boozy December' in the lead-up, experts say
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
FDA changes Plan B label, says emergency contraceptive won't cause abortion
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
Tips on how to avoid frostbite as temps plummet across Chicago
With current temperatures and windchill, frostbite can occur within just 10 minutes.
With current temperatures and windchill, frostbite can occur within just 10 minutes.
How to protect your skin from the bitter cold
With current temperatures and windchill, frostbite can occur within just 10 minutes.
With current temperatures and windchill, frostbite can occur within just 10 minutes.
Chicago weather: Doctor discusses extreme cold weather safety
There are many health concerns are temperatures drop. The air temperature alone can cause frostbite in under 30 minutes. Orthopedic issues often arise from slips and falls on ice. In terms of shoveling snow, take breaks and do it in layers to stay safe.
There are many health concerns are temperatures drop. The air temperature alone can cause frostbite in under 30 minutes. Orthopedic issues often arise from slips and falls on ice. In terms of shoveling snow, take breaks and do it in layers to stay safe.
Fitness Friday: Jumping, clapping, hopping for pint-sized activity enthusiasts
The Little Gym in Lakeview brings fitness awareness to children of just 4 months and beyond. Parents and teachers say the activities build muscle, help brain function and boost confidence.
The Little Gym in Lakeview brings fitness awareness to children of just 4 months and beyond. Parents and teachers say the activities build muscle, help brain function and boost confidence.
Chicago cop dies by apparent suicide Thursday morning — third in a week
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
Third apparent suicide by a Chicago cop in a week
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
The officer died at his home Thursday morning in the Chicago Lawn district on the Southwest Side.
Pharmacies limiting over-the-counter drugs for children amid shortages
Dr. Christina Johns, pediatric emergency physician at PM Pediatric Care, talks about how the "tripledemic" has contributed to the shortage of children pain medication in pharmacies across the nation.
Dr. Christina Johns, pediatric emergency physician at PM Pediatric Care, talks about how the "tripledemic" has contributed to the shortage of children pain medication in pharmacies across the nation.
Pharmacies limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine
Pharmacies will be limiting children's pain medication purchases as respiratory illnesses continue to rise. CVS has announced a two-product limit online and in stores, while Walgreens is limiting customers to six purchases online. The CDC says respiratory viruses are at high levels nationwide.
Pharmacies will be limiting children's pain medication purchases as respiratory illnesses continue to rise. CVS has announced a two-product limit online and in stores, while Walgreens is limiting customers to six purchases online. The CDC says respiratory viruses are at high levels nationwide.
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Growing number of children in Illinois being hospitalized after consuming edibles
A growing number of Illinois children are being hospitalized after consuming edibles.
A growing number of Illinois children are being hospitalized after consuming edibles.
Growing number of children being hospitalized due to THC edibles
Symptoms can include drowsiness, loss of control and muscle coordination, increased heart rate, seizure and in extreme cases, psychosis and coma.
Symptoms can include drowsiness, loss of control and muscle coordination, increased heart rate, seizure and in extreme cases, psychosis and coma.
High lead levels found in paint at Bridgeport elementary school
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Parents and teachers at a Bridgeport elementary school say that Chicago Public Schools delayed for months testing that last week found high levels of lead in three rooms, including a special education classroom.
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Donny Hathaway Legacy Project partners with Social Works' 'Night at the Museum'
Donny Hathaway, a Chicago native, is remembered as soul legend by many, and each year during the holidays his popular song 'This Christmas' revives his memory. His daughter, Donnita Hathaway, explains how the Donny Hathaway Legacy Project was formed to help health those with mental health issues. The organization is partnering with Social Works Friday night for its 4th annual event at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Donny Hathaway, a Chicago native, is remembered as soul legend by many, and each year during the holidays his popular song 'This Christmas' revives his memory. His daughter, Donnita Hathaway, explains how the Donny Hathaway Legacy Project was formed to help health those with mental health issues. The organization is partnering with Social Works Friday night for its 4th annual event at the Museum of Science and Industry.
New mental health resources arrive in the southwest suburbs
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in Summit to mark the grand opening of two new facilities.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in Summit to mark the grand opening of two new facilities.
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new suburban mental health facilities
New mental health resources are arriving in the southwest suburbs.
New mental health resources are arriving in the southwest suburbs.